General Drone Flight Checklist

• Flight Type

  Recreational - non commercial

• Drone Model

  Select

• Date / Time

  Date

• Site

  Select

• Check the weather forecast for the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the airspace for the area and get authorization (if needed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Survey the site using Google Maps or Google Earth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the drone’s firmware is up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the controller’s firmware is up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that all hardware is charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that the SD card is formatted and inserted into the drone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documents

• Obtained required airspace authorization (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Weather Information

• Cloud Cover %

• Temperature

• Wind Direction

• Wind Speed (max 10,7 m/s (38,52 km/h) DJI Mini 4 Pro

Site information

• Please check your local drone regulations and check if there are specific regulations that you need to follow.

• Checked NOTAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checked Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) / Control Traffic Region (CTR)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe distance from crowds, animals, property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of overhead obstructions (e.g. Buildings, Power lines, Trees, Cell Sites, Houses etc,)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear take off and landing site identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secondary Landing Zone identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landing Pad laid out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drone Flight Equipment Visual Inspection

• Gimbal Lock and Lens Cap REMOVED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect frame for cracks, loose parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Motors able to spin freely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Propellers and hubs free from cracks or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checked for loose wires and tuck away

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Batteries fully charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Batteries inserted correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controller fully charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drone and RC2 ON

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Take-Off

• Check the IMU and calibrate if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the compass and calibrate if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signal and Satellite Strength checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set return-to-home altitude

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set the home point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all relevant camera settings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform a hover check (20s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inform spectators (if any)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flight No

• Pilot

  Select

• Co-Pilot

  Select

• Visual Observer (if applicable)

  Select

• Pilot License on hand

  Yes

  No

  N/A
• Starting point
  Address

• Take-off time

  Date

• Landing time

  Date

Drone Post-Flight Checklist

• Turn off all devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the drone for damage: props, motors, arms, gimbal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove the battery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Let the motors cool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure the gimbal cover

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fold the legs and stow the drone etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transfer data

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manoeuvre critique

• Notes

• Pilot's Signature

  Sign

• Co-Pilot Signature

  Sign

• Visual Observer (if applicable) Signature

  Sign